Ondansetron is commonly used for preventing nausea and vomiting
Zofran® (ondansetron) is a medication that prevents nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation or surgery
Oral and IV formulations have been shown to
Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that is caused by cancer medicines (chemotherapy) or radiation therapy
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This drug is
Generic name: ondansetron (oral) [ on-DAN-se-tron ] Brand names: Zofran, Zofran ODT, Zuplenz
Published on February 28, 2024
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Ondansetron works in a similar way to palonosetron and since palonosetron lasts for about 3 days in the body, taking ondansetron during this time may cause more side effects without helping with
It’s taken before you receive medicines or procedures that might make you feel nauseous or cause vomiting
Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) is a popular go-to remedy
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Do not crush or chew tablets or capsules
It begins to work quickly and takes about two hours to reach peak concentration
That makes it an essential part of dealing with a UTI for many people, since it can take a few days for an antibiotic to provide relief
It seemed to work for me, but I've only taken it when desperate because of the constipation
Many people with chronic constipation have long, tortuous colons, which are more difficult to empty completely
Amoxicillin, a member of the penicillin family, is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that exhibits potent activity against a wide range of bacteria
Many drugs are commonly prescribed for off label use in veterinary medicine
Available in many different dosage forms (for example, an oral tablet, disintegrating tablet, sublingual tablet, liquid, and extended-release tablet or liquid)
Prochlorperazine may also be given in an outpatient infusion center before chemotherapy to prevent nausea and vomiting
A: Zofran (ondansetron) begins to work within about 30 minutes
To prevent nausea from radiation treatment, take this medication 1 to 2 hours before the start of your treatment
As one of the best and safest drugs for morning sickness during pregnancy, this medication can save a mother’s life should she take it before labor begins
Following intravenous administration, peak